Origins of the Leah surname

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    In 1921, most Leahs lived in london

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    1,400 Leah Travel & migration records
    11,000 Leahs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Leah

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    Common jobs for Leahs

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    Commmon female occupations for Leahs in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    67

    Dressmaker

    58

    Silk Weaver

    41

    Cotton Winder

    29

    Domestic Servant

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Leahs in 1921

    Joiner

    43

    Coal Miner

    39

    Cotton Spinner

    32

    Farm Labourer

    30

    Farmer

    27

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